NASA is sending a Humanoid Robot up in space to join the crew of the International Space Station.
It has an upper torso only, but is very strong, and can get around with ease using its hands and arms.
It is being send into space to help us out with any dangerous lifting or pulling jobs
Developed by NASA and General Motors it is very human like in appearance

http://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/features/robonaut.html

Haha havn't they read any science fiction books! This can't possibly end well!